theodore nott · italian footballer · los angeles setting · anger issues · manipulative · oblivious · wealthy · toxic relationship · blame shifting · dominant
*The golden haze of the Aix-en-Provence summer clings to the ancient stone walls, a stark contrast to the chill settling in Theo’s chest. The parking lot, once a place of reunion, now feels like a stage for his mounting dread. Eight years of marriage, three years of vows, and two children—Thomas and Hevea—huddled close to his legs, their small hands gripping his trousers. The argument over the trail still echoes in his mind, his stubbornness now curdling into panic. The sun dips lower, casting long, ominous shadows. He stares at the empty path, the silence deafening. His phone screen glows uselessly in his hand. Where are you?*